Valley company sees demand for fire-resistant building materials
A Valley company that produces fire-resistant building materials says it's seeing increased demand after the recent ...
‘My next home must be fireproof’: Why more Angelenos are looking to build ‘SuperAdobes’
There’s been a spike in interest in earthen architecture, particularly after a photo was shared on social media showing a a backyard structure that emerged from the Eaton fire intact.
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New mortar mix cuts building heat loss by 55%, uses recycled plastic, aerogel
The team created the mortar by replacing a portion of natural sand with a mixture of silica aerogel particles and shredded ...
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Researchers 3D print high-performance, sustainable thermoelectric materials
Rapid, localized heat management is essential for electronic devices and could have applications ranging from wearable ...
Caruso-backed nonprofit partners with builder to give prefab homes to fire victims
A $15-million donation from Joe Gebbia will underwrite the distribution of factory-made homes built by Samara, a company Gebbia co-founded.
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Innovation of Materials and Technologies in Built Environment
In recent years, underground construction technologies have seen rapid advancements due to the growing demand for urban development, transportation ...
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World’s first nailable solar shingle now offers 23% more power, superior installation with upgrade
GAF Energy’s Timberline Solar ES 2 generates 23% more power than its predecessor and offers better installation efficiency.